London, March 11 (IANS) Singer Paloma Faith says she is “fine” after being mugged on a street here. The “Can’t Rely On You” hitmaker was robbed on the street last month. However, she says she wasn’t targeted because of her fame. “I was mugged a few weeks ago in London, they came from behind me, they […]
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Advocate Ashok Agarwal, a member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national executive, Tuesday resigned from the post and the party. Agarwal who has been associated with the party since 2012, said he joined hands with the AAP because he though that it stood for “strong principles to benefit the last […]
Washington, March 11 (IANS) Welcoming new Indian ambassador Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, US President Barack Obama told him that the two countries could accomplish a lot together Obama also wished Jaishankar success in his responsibilities as he presented his credentials to the president at the Oval Office of the White House Monday, according to the Indian Embassy. Jaishankar, […]
Jerusalem, March 11 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at what he views as the world’s “faint” response to Iran’s alleged attempt to ship weapons to the Gaza Strip. “At most I heard a few faint condemnations of Iran from the international community after we intercepted this murderous shipment,” Xinhua quoted Netanyahu as […]
Washington, March 11 (IANS) New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony and Houston Rockets guard James Harden have been named NBA Players of the Week. Anthony averaged 29 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.75 steals to lead the Knicks to a 3-1 record last week. He collected 33 points and five rebounds, five assists and three […]
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Kangana Ranaut seems to have swept the entire Hindi film fraternity off its feet with her performance in “Queen”. Actor-director Arbaaz Khan is the latest celebrity to be floored by the actress’ performance in the movie. He has called her an extremely gifted actor. “I am going to personally talk to her […]
Patna, March 11 (IANS) A day after Bihar’s Industry and Disaster Management Minister Renu Kumari Kushwaha resigned from the Nitish Kumar cabinet, her resignation was accepted by the chief minister Tuesday. Ruling Janata Dal (United) (JD-U) state president Vashsisht Narain Singh said Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has accepted her resignation. However, she has made it clear […]
Chandigarh, March 11 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda had acquired a reputation as one of the most powerful Congress chief ministers who could get away with just about anything with the party high command. Now, however, the world around Hooda seems to be crumbling. The biggest setback to Hooda has come in the form […]
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan is awaiting the start of shooting schedule of her next project, which is based on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. “My next film is on 1984 Sikh riots and we will start shooting quite soon,” Soha said here Monday at an event held to announce the winner of Classmate […]
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) In a film career spanning a decade, Vivek Oberoi has essayed diverse roles and tasted both successes and failures on the big screen, but he says the joy of social work and supporting charitable causes for others’ happiness is far more fulfilling an award or reward for him. “Acting in movies […]